The Wii U is expected to launch in early to mid 2012, and Sony and Microsoft do not know enough about Nintendo’s next-generation console to compete, according to Smh.com.

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia’s Managing Director Michael Ephraim was recently asked how he thought the PS3 would do against the upcoming Wii U, and his reaction came with uncertainty.

“It’s very hard because at E3 there wasn’t a lot of information,” said Ephraim.

“There’s plenty of question marks about our competitor with their new device,” Ephraim added. “Whether it is going to be a competitor to PS3 or a different kind of device. There are so many variables that it’s hard to say right now.”

Price is one of the biggest factors when it comes to competing, because Nintendo gained some advantage in the market with the original Wii by undercutting PS3 and Xbox 360, according to Ephraim.

He also commented on the new controller that debuted at E3 for the Wii U and how it will affect the price.